Assistant Resident Engineer - Dry Utilities
Posted date [2026-07-01]
(ID: 47284)
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Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Resident Engineer - Dry UtilitiesJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant Resident Engineer - Dry Utilities
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Previous Assistant Resident Engineer or similar site engineering experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Assistant Resident Engineer - Dry Utilities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced site engineering professional with strong knowledge of dry utility systems, MEP coordination, construction supervision, quality assurance, testing, commissioning, CAD, BIM, and UAE regulatory requirements. This role supports major infrastructure and transportation projects by assisting the Resident Engineer with daily site coordination, technical inspections, contractor follow-up, documentation control, and safe delivery of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection utility works.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 18000-28000
Estimated salary range based on similar
jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Assistant Resident Engineer - Dry Utilities will work on-site as part of a construction supervision team, helping ensure dry utility installations are delivered in line with approved drawings, project specifications, authority standards, quality procedures, and safety requirements. The role is important for keeping utility works coordinated across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, civil, structural, and road interfaces. By reviewing technical information, monitoring daily progress, and supporting corrective actions, the position helps reduce clashes, improve buildability, and maintain reliable project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising dry utilities works across infrastructure and construction project areas.
* Support inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for dry utility systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection installations.
* Monitor daily site activities related to utility works and prepare accurate site reports, progress updates, inspection notes, and technical documentation.
* Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, inspectors, and project teams to support timely and compliant installation of utility systems.
* Review work against approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, inspection plans, and applicable UAE building codes.
* Analyze technical drawings, shop drawings, BIM models, and coordination layouts to identify clashes, missing information, or utility interface risks.
* Conduct quality assurance checks and verify that utility works meet approved design requirements, installation standards, and project quality expectations.
* Maintain organized records of inspections, test results, certificates, material approvals, site instructions, correspondence, and contractor submissions.
* Support the Resident Engineer in resolving technical site issues, coordination conflicts, construction delays, and non-conforming works.
* Follow up on corrective actions and confirm that approved solutions are implemented properly by contractors.
* Participate in site meetings, coordination reviews, progress discussions, and technical workshops with project stakeholders.
* Assist in reviewing as-built documentation, test records, commissioning files, authority-related documents, and project closeout materials.
* Verify that dry utility works are safely executed in active construction environments and comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
* Support interface coordination between dry utilities, wet utilities, roadworks, structures, architectural works, and MEP systems.
* Track construction progress, inspection status, testing requirements, and documentation gaps to help maintain project schedule performance.
* Provide practical site feedback to engineers and project leadership when drawings, specifications, or site conditions require clarification.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
* Previous experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer or similar on-site engineering role.
* Strong understanding of dry utilities systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related MEP services.
* Knowledge of MEP coordination, construction management practices, site supervision methods, and quality assurance procedures.
* Experience in construction site inspection, technical documentation, testing coordination, and contractor monitoring.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, coordination layouts, and project documents.
* Proficiency with CAD and BIM software for reviewing design information, coordination models, and utility layouts.
* Familiarity with UAE building codes, Dubai authority standards, regulatory requirements, and construction site procedures.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inspection records, site reports, project correspondence, and documentation requirements.
* Good communication skills for working with contractors, consultants, engineers, suppliers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving ability, and confidence in identifying site issues before they affect quality or progress.
* Commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance, and professional site conduct.
Skills Set
* Dry utilities
* Civil engineering
* Construction supervision
* Assistant Resident Engineer support
* MEP coordination
* Electrical systems
* Mechanical systems
* Plumbing systems
* HVAC systems
* Fire protection systems
* Utility installation
* Site inspection
* Testing and commissioning
* Quality assurance
* Quality control
* Technical drawing review
* Shop drawing review
* CAD software
* BIM software
* Construction documentation
* Site reporting
* Inspection records
* Test result tracking
* Certification records
* Contractor coordination
* Subcontractor coordination
* Supplier coordination
* UAE building codes
* Dubai authority standards
* Method statement compliance
* Project specifications
* Health and safety compliance
* Environmental compliance
* As-built documentation
* Project closeout
* Utility interface coordination
* Corrective action follow-up
* Stakeholder communication
* Construction management
Why Join Us
This role offers a valuable opportunity to support major infrastructure and transportation projects in Dubai where dry utility coordination, construction quality, and safe site execution are essential to successful delivery. The position provides hands-on exposure to MEP systems, multidisciplinary coordination, BIM-supported workflows, site inspection processes, and authority-driven construction standards. It is a strong career move for an Assistant Resident Engineer who wants to strengthen technical expertise, grow within infrastructure supervision, and contribute to high-impact projects across the UAE.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, planning, transportation, water, environmental, advisory, program management, and construction management services. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with integrated technical expertise, site supervision capability, and practical infrastructure solutions that help create safer, smarter, and more resilient communities.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Assistant Resident Engineer - Dry Utilities will work on-site as part of a construction supervision team, helping ensure dry utility installations are delivered in line with approved drawings, project specifications, authority standards, quality procedures, and safety requirements. The role is important for keeping utility works coordinated across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, civil, structural, and road interfaces. By reviewing technical information, monitoring daily progress, and supporting corrective actions, the position helps reduce clashes, improve buildability, and maintain reliable project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising dry utilities works across infrastructure and construction project areas.
* Support inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for dry utility systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection installations.
* Monitor daily site activities related to utility works and prepare accurate site reports, progress updates, inspection notes, and technical documentation.
* Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, inspectors, and project teams to support timely and compliant installation of utility systems.
* Review work against approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, inspection plans, and applicable UAE building codes.
* Analyze technical drawings, shop drawings, BIM models, and coordination layouts to identify clashes, missing information, or utility interface risks.
* Conduct quality assurance checks and verify that utility works meet approved design requirements, installation standards, and project quality expectations.
* Maintain organized records of inspections, test results, certificates, material approvals, site instructions, correspondence, and contractor submissions.
* Support the Resident Engineer in resolving technical site issues, coordination conflicts, construction delays, and non-conforming works.
* Follow up on corrective actions and confirm that approved solutions are implemented properly by contractors.
* Participate in site meetings, coordination reviews, progress discussions, and technical workshops with project stakeholders.
* Assist in reviewing as-built documentation, test records, commissioning files, authority-related documents, and project closeout materials.
* Verify that dry utility works are safely executed in active construction environments and comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
* Support interface coordination between dry utilities, wet utilities, roadworks, structures, architectural works, and MEP systems.
* Track construction progress, inspection status, testing requirements, and documentation gaps to help maintain project schedule performance.
* Provide practical site feedback to engineers and project leadership when drawings, specifications, or site conditions require clarification.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
* Previous experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer or similar on-site engineering role.
* Strong understanding of dry utilities systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related MEP services.
* Knowledge of MEP coordination, construction management practices, site supervision methods, and quality assurance procedures.
* Experience in construction site inspection, technical documentation, testing coordination, and contractor monitoring.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, coordination layouts, and project documents.
* Proficiency with CAD and BIM software for reviewing design information, coordination models, and utility layouts.
* Familiarity with UAE building codes, Dubai authority standards, regulatory requirements, and construction site procedures.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inspection records, site reports, project correspondence, and documentation requirements.
* Good communication skills for working with contractors, consultants, engineers, suppliers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving ability, and confidence in identifying site issues before they affect quality or progress.
* Commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance, and professional site conduct.
Skills Set
* Dry utilities
* Civil engineering
* Construction supervision
* Assistant Resident Engineer support
* MEP coordination
* Electrical systems
* Mechanical systems
* Plumbing systems
* HVAC systems
* Fire protection systems
* Utility installation
* Site inspection
* Testing and commissioning
* Quality assurance
* Quality control
* Technical drawing review
* Shop drawing review
* CAD software
* BIM software
* Construction documentation
* Site reporting
* Inspection records
* Test result tracking
* Certification records
* Contractor coordination
* Subcontractor coordination
* Supplier coordination
* UAE building codes
* Dubai authority standards
* Method statement compliance
* Project specifications
* Health and safety compliance
* Environmental compliance
* As-built documentation
* Project closeout
* Utility interface coordination
* Corrective action follow-up
* Stakeholder communication
* Construction management
Why Join Us
This role offers a valuable opportunity to support major infrastructure and transportation projects in Dubai where dry utility coordination, construction quality, and safe site execution are essential to successful delivery. The position provides hands-on exposure to MEP systems, multidisciplinary coordination, BIM-supported workflows, site inspection processes, and authority-driven construction standards. It is a strong career move for an Assistant Resident Engineer who wants to strengthen technical expertise, grow within infrastructure supervision, and contribute to high-impact projects across the UAE.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, planning, transportation, water, environmental, advisory, program management, and construction management services. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with integrated technical expertise, site supervision capability, and practical infrastructure solutions that help create safer, smarter, and more resilient communities.
